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Set of 8, Mid-Century Modern Steel Chrome & Orange Wool Chairs, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
Color: Orange
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Number of Seats: 8
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by a.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 8 vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Oak
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Set of 8
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully restored Swedish Modern Gustavian Style vintage dining chair set by renowned Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Nice Set of 8 Milo Baughman Upholstered Parson Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Nice set of 8 signed Milo Baughman upholstered dining chairs. This is the set you designers have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Brass Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 8 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Set of 8 Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 cobra chairs by Giotto Stoppino (1926-2011), a prolific Italian designer and architect
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Valabrega Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 8
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vittorio Valabrega dining chairs, velvet and wood, Italy, 1950s, set of eight.
These sculpted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Carlo de Carli, set of 8 chairs model 634
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2366
Carlo de Carli (1910-1999)
Rare set of 8 chairs model 634 designed by the architect
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
set of 8 dining chairs is in show ready condition and fully restored from top to bottom. Walnut frames
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 21.6 in D 19 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
cane, we advise the chairs being used with a cushion. The chairs are priced and sold in a set of 8.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
SET OF 8 French Mid-Century / Art Deco Dining Chairs Signed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
An Important SET of 8 French Art Deco / Midcentury Modern Dining Room Chairs signed by the French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Steel Base Dining Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970s set of eight chairs by Italian designer Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Chairs have a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 34.25 in W 18 in D 23 in
20th Century Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 8 Chairs in Ashwood for Fratelli Montina
By Montina, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turin, Turin
designer came up with what is considered the Scandinavian chair par excellence.
Set of eight chairs model
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Aldo Tura Chair Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs 1962 Italy
By Aldo Tura, Atelier Tura
Located in Munster, NRW
A set of 8 tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, 1962 for Atélier Tura.
The chairs frames
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Set of Eight Mid-Century Yellow Mustard 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
modern-style interiors.
Here set of 8 is available.
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 oak chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Brussels , BE
Rare set of eight brutalist chairs in solid oak, Guillerme and Chambron for "Votre Maison
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Model 62 & 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs by J. L. Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chino Hills, CA
We are thrilled to present this exceptional set of eight mid-century modern dining chairs by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather and plastic, Italy, 1977, set of eight
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, reddish-brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
planner. This set is composed of eight chairs of Rosewood, with natural cane seats.
Best known for his
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
H 31.42 in W 18.04 in D 19.22 in
Set of 8 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
planner. This set is composed of eight chairs of Rosewood, with natural cane seats.
Best known for his
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
H 31.42 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 8
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 8 “Carimate” chairs designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1963
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Black Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with black frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Pink Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" pink lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Milo Baughman Set of 8 Dining Chairs, c. 1986
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Super sleek and sexy set of eight dining arm chairs model #1277 by the iconic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Brazilian Dining Chairs by Novo Rumo, Set of 8
By Novo Rumo
Located in Whitstable, GB
.
It also has original wooden Buttons on the seat.
The set of eight chairs have been refinished, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti, Set of 8, 1970s
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 dining chairs model 'Golem' designed by Vico Magistretti voor Poggi.
The chairs are made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 8 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro, (1906-1992)
Price is per Chair
Rare set of 8 chairs variant of the “Cadeira
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 Midcentury Swedish Polished Steel Dining Chairs with Cowhide Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
chairs. This is a wonderful set!
Please note: We are happy to break the set of 8 apart into 4 and 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 16 in D 15.75 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Brick Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Donghia Silk Sculptural Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
spectacular and beautifully-presented chairs. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of eight
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Eight Mid-century Dining Chairs in White Leather by Mario Bellini, Brazil
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
mid-century set is available today and is sold as a set of 8.
Mario Bellini (1935) is one of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.8 in W 16.5 in D 17.7 in
Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Culver City, CA
chairs are your golden ticket to that fantastical realm. Crafted with the kind of artistry that even
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of 8 1960s Italian 107 Dining Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Paris, FR
style. The 107 chairs are considered a Classic example of Italian Mid-Century Modern design.
This 8
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 1960s Oak Danish Poul Volther for Sorø Stolefabrik Dining Chairs
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Poul Volther
Located in London, GB
A very sturdy, well-made and functional Danish set of 6 ladder-back dining chairs (Model 350) and 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Design Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Milo Baughman Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Boucle, circa 1975
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of 8-chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy - 1975, set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
of 8 Africa chairs made of Italian Walnut with black leather seats and brass details. The set is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Niels Otto Møller 78 & 62 Dining Chairs in Solid Rosewood Set of 8
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Emeryville, CA
Møbelfabrik, left an indelible mark on mid-century modern design. Renowned for his beautifully crafted wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 8 Model 1105 Oak Dining Chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll
By Don Pettit, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
the elegance of mid-century modern design. Model 1105 is a testament to the ingenuity of its era
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Set of 8 “Irma” Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hellouw, NL
The "Irma" chair, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni in the 1970s and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Set of Eight (8) "Lugano" Dining Chairs by Frank Mariani for The Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
fabulous set of eight (8) chrome Lugano dining chairs from Pace Collection by designer Frank
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.5 in W 21 in D 26 in
Set of 8 Chairs with Table by Horst Bruning Chair Model Sedia for COR
By COR, Horst Bruning
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 8 chairs with table by Horst Burning Chair Model Sedia for COR.
Dining table group model
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Harry Ostergaard Set of 8 (2 Arm + 6 Side) Danish Teak Dining Chairs for Randers
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Kensington, MD
Harry Ostergaard, the iconic mid century designer and one of the leaders of the Danish Modern furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30.25 in W 19.5 in D 17.25 in
Robert and Trix Haussmann Oak Dining Chairs Midcentury 1963 Set of Six, 8 Pcs
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Stein Am Rhein
Located in Basel, BS
Set of eight 1960s ICONIC and rare oak wood chairs model 6200 by Robert and Trix Haussmann from
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Chairs in Teak
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Era: 1950s
Dimensions: 16″ wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Paul Legeard 8 chairs stainless steel wool bouclé 1970
By Paul Legeard
Located in Paris, IDF
This set of eight chairs, crafted from stainless steel, was designed by the French designer Paul
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
The set of 8 Y-chairs, model CH24, iconic design by Hans J. Wegner, 1950
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four Y-chairs, model CH24, is an iconic design created by the famous Danish architect
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 16.74 in
Brazilian Modern 8 Chair Set in Hardwood & Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern 8 Chair Set in Hardwood & Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli is
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 37 in W 18 in D 21 in
Radiant Set of 8 Rattan Chairs in Cordovan and Caramel by Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
An exceptional set of eight (8) vintage Campaign style dining chairs from a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather and plastic, Italy, 1977, set of six
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 14
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather and plastic, Italy, 1977, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Reupholstered in Kvadrat
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Wool
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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